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Add 42/35 and 35/90

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 35/90

42/35 + 35/90 is 143/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   42/35 = 42 × 18/35 × 18 = 756/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/630 + 245/630 = 756 + 245/630 = 1001/630
5. 1001/630 simplified gives 143/90
6. So, 42/35 + 35/90 = 143/90
   In mixed form: 153/90

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